Guwahati, Oct 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, accused the Bir Lachit Sena of operating a large-scale extortion network across the state.

Speaking to the press on the sidelines of an event in Kaliabor, Sarma alleged that the outfit had been intimidating people and demanding money from business establishments across Assam.

“Bir Lachit Sena is demanding money across the state from Sadiya to Dhubri. They are creating discord by extorting common people,” he said.

The Chief Minister said he has instructed the Superintendent of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the group’s activities.

“If they continue to obstruct Assam’s economic progress, strict action, including a ban, will be taken,” he asserted.

Notably, Sarma had chaired a video conference with a

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